Alberta News

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man has been charged with child pornography offences after an investigation by police in Europe.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward David Tomasek to a one-year contract and forward Josh Samanski to a two-year entry level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

TORONTO — Stewart Johnston is the new CFL commissioner. The league made the move official Wednesday morning, introducing Johnston as its 15th commissioner.

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack have sold their joint venture Panama Canal Railway Co. to APM Terminals, a global terminal operator and division of A.P. Moller - Maersk.

EDMONTON — The head of Alberta Health Services says the agency is halting a proposed food-reduction policy after public outcry over patients potentially being cut off from snacks and drinks.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

CALGARY — Gasoline prices are coming down in Canada as the consumer carbon charge drops to zilch from 17.6 cents per litre, but motorists had yet to feel the full impact of the change on Tuesday.

CALGARY — A Calgary judge who mocked a woman, told her to make something of herself and made disparaging remarks about millennials won't lose his job, says Canada's judicial review board.

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says home sales in the city dropped last month as economic uncertainty took a toll on consumer confidence. The board says 2,159 homes changed hands in March, down 18.

CALGARY — Hannah Miller's play earned her a spot on Canada's roster for the women's world hockey championship, but it couldn't overcome International Ice Hockey Federation transfer rules. The 29-year-old forward from North Vancouver, B.C.